Margaret B. Smith
Jul 28, 2007
Margaret B. Smith was born February 26, 1922 in Le Flore County, Oklahoma to Max and Essie (Lindsey) Bell. She came to California at an early age and has been a resident of Shafter since 1945. Margaret married Alfred J. Smith 1941. They owned Smitty's Garage until Alfred's retirement in 1985. Margaret worked for many years as a secretary...
Valarie Suzette Fain
Jul 27, 2007
Valarie was born September 30, 1986 in Bakersfield to Jimmy and Deeana Fain. She attended Richland Elementary and Junior High and graduated Shafter High Class of 2004. Valarie was very active while attending Shafter High. She was the Bible Club President as well as ASB President her senior year. She was a representative for Girls State during her junior...
John L. Sloas
Jul 24, 2007
John L. Sloas was born January 1, 1918 in Marston, Missouri one of eight children born to R.E. and Effie (Eiceman) Sloas. John grew up in Missouri and owned and operated his own farm until he joined the US Army during World War II. He saw combat in the Philippines serving from 1943 until 1946 earning the grade of...
Argelia Morales Burciaga
Jul 18, 2007
Argelia Morales Burciaga was born May 25, 1957 in Texas to Gustavo and Elizabeth (Rodriguez) Morales. She came to California as a young child and was educated in the local public schools. Angie worked most of her life in agriculture and later in retail sales. In the last several years of her life she and her husband Guy Burciaga...
Juanita 'Jamie' Moreno
Jul 17, 2007
Juanita "Jamie" Moreno was born in Sunnyside, Washington, on June 25, 1957, to Demetrio and Lina Moreno. She graduated from Shafter High; after high school she attended Bakersfield College and the University of San Diego. Jamie was very patriotic and fully supported all US Vets regardless of when they served; she loved the United States of America. She was...
Javier Sebastian-Nunez
Jul 17, 2007
Javier Sebastian-Nunez was born in Zapotiltic, Jalisco, Mexico, on May 29, 1953, to Francisco and Maria Sebastian. He came to Buttonwillow and married Esther Lopez on December 15, 1984. He was employed by Houchin Bros. Farming for the last 10 years. Javier was a "Chivas" fan and loved watching soccer, as a young man he also enjoyed playing soccer....
Faith Francis Escobedo
Jul 11, 2007
Faith Francis Escobedo was born on July 11, 2007, in Bakersfield, to Armando Escobedo and Trina Banks. Her parents choose a beautiful name for her to signify their faith and love in each other and their daughter. Faith is survived by her parents, Armando and Trina; brothers, Johnny, Victor, Nicholas and Julian; sisters, Vannesa, Sarah and Jennifer; grandparents, Frank...
Marion Mitchell Stewart
Jul 10, 2007
Marion Mitchell Stewart was born to Joel and Lula (Shaward) Stewart on May 15, 1920 in Manila, Arkansas. Mitchell married Dorothy English in 1937 and then heeded the call to serve his country during World War II. He joined the Army and served in the central Europe arena earning the rank of Private First Class and being honorably discharged...
Camarillo Nabor
Jul 9, 2007
Nabor Camarillo was born in Bay City, Texas in June 26,1956 to David and Gonzala (Gomez) Camarillo. His family moved to Kern County when he was in grammar school. Nabor met his soon-to-be wife Veronica, who he married on March 22, 1980. Nabor and Veronica Camarillo were married for 27 years and together raised three strong and loving daughters,...
Annette Elizabeth Woods-Tyler
Jul 9, 2007
The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop; at late, or at an early hour. Now is the only time you own… Live, Love, Toil with a will… for the hand may then be still. Annette E. Woods-Tyler was born to Roscoe and Mable E....
Kenneth Bucky Miller
Jul 9, 2007
Kenneth Buck Miller was born February, 17, 1949 in Fresno, California to Robert and Willie Pearl (Christensen) Miller. The family moved to Shafter when Bucky was young and he attended Shafter elementary schools and Shafter High School with the Class of 1967. Bucky married Margie Franks in 1972 in Shafter and they continued to make Shafter their home. He...
Abe S. Ediger
Jul 7, 2007
ABE S. EDIGER Oct. 25, 1905 – July 7, 2007 Abe was born in Buhler, Kansas and farmed for about 45 years in the Wasco/Shafter area, then moved to Fresno, Reedley and San Jose, Ca and died in Salem, Oregon at the age of 101. He was married to Frances Gloecker for 39 years and to Frieda Friesen Hagen...
Gregorio Ramirez Montoya
Jul 7, 2007
Gregorio Ramirez Montoya March 11, 1925- July 7, 2007 Gregorio was born and raised in Irapuarto, Gto, Mexico. He came to the United States in the 1940's as a railroad worker for worker for the Southern Pacific Railroad. On a sunny day at Central Park while Gregorio was recuperating from a broken leg, he met his future wife, Mercie...
Judy Louise Lopez
Jul 5, 2007
Judy Louise Lopez was born November 11, 1944 to Richard L. and Gladys F. (Letts) Russell in Wheaton Missouri. Judy attended grade school all throughout Missouri and moved to California in August of 1960 where she graduated from Arvin High School. Judy married her husband Johnny Lopez, in Bakersfield, December 11, 1962. Judy was a family woman who loved...
Oliver Lee Flynn
Jul 4, 2007
Oliver Lee Flynn was born December 12, 1919 in Humphrey, Arkansas to Oliver and Sallybell (Harvill) Flynn. Oliver married Virginia Teer on October 18, 1941 and this year they would have celebrated 66 years of marriage. They moved to Shafter in 1960. Oliver worked as a farmer and as a hunting guide during duck season. He worked for Charley...
Zachary Daniel Kim
Jul 4, 2007
Zachary Daniel Kim was born July 4, 2007, in Bakersfield, to Hyeung and Malinda Kim. Zachary was a gift from above who gave more than anyone can possible imagine. He gave his family endurance, as his passing was the hardest thing they'll ever face; he gave them faith, because they know he is happy in heaven; he gave them...
Delfino Torres
Jul 3, 2007
A visitation will be held for Delfino Torres, 66, of Wasco on Thursday, July 5, 2007, from 2-5pm at Peters Funeral Home in Wasco. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be said Thursday at 6pm at St. John's Catholic Church in Wasco, and the Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 6, at 10 am. Interment will follow...
Eric Edmond Isaac Wilson
Jul 3, 2007
Eric Wilson was born June 14, 1985 to Sonny and Belinda (Webb) Wilson in Bakersfield, California. He was a lifelong resident of Shafter attending Shafter elementary schools and graduating from Shafter High School with the Class of 2003. He was a survivor, suffering with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis since the age of 3 years old; he lived with a zest...
Jesse G. Thompson
Jul 2, 2007
Jesse was born on March 20, 1923, in Alma, Arkansas, to Omer and Ruthie Thompson. He moved to Corcoran in 1948 and to Shafter in 1999. He married Syble Lou Chatman on June 8, 2000. He was a hardworking man who contributed to supporting the family from the age of 7, working as a farm laborer. He enjoyed yard...
Stacey Dennise Estrada
Jul 2, 2007
Stacey was born July 22, 1980, in Bakersfield, Ca. to Bobby and Brenda Patterson. She graduated from Shafter High School class of "99. She earned her CNA Certification earlier this year through Beverly Manor. Stacey married Jaime Estrada on March 29, 2005. Stacey was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was definitely a Daddy's...
